Kevin Chalfant Journey tribute cd. What a voice!!

[The Fly]

Here ya go. LIVE at a BAR.....no studio, no Pro Tools no second chances. Straight LIVE. Notice how much more power he has. Chalfant can't carry his mic stand.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TP5DaxuJ ... ed&search=

Sounds great! But I don't think he sings with the same power as Kevin. Either one would be great. But can Jeremey write and has he ever recorded in the studio? Kevin sounds like Journey but without sounding like "Perry Clone" and is a proven great song writer. I'd still pick Kevin. BUt Jeremey is a very good singer IMO.

[ohsherrie]

Hey guys, don't forget how fabulous Barry is on the guitar in these clips. Probably the most unsung hero guitar player since Schon.

[SusieP]

Here ya go. LIVE at a BAR.....no studio, no Pro Tools no second chances. Straight LIVE. Notice how much more power he has. Chalfant can't carry his mic stand.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TP5DaxuJ ... ed&search=

Sounds great! But I don't think he sings with the same power as Kevin. Either one would be great. But can Jeremey write and has he ever recorded in the studio? Kevin sounds like Journey but without sounding like "Perry Clone" and is a proven great song writer. I'd still pick Kevin. BUt Jeremey is a very good singer IMO.

Is Jeff's job up for grabs or something?
Has his time in the revolving door finished already?

I heard talk on here [when I joined] about someone called Hugo.
I never heard his voice, so, as we are castingthe lead in the Journey version of "Rock Star" on here today, anyone got any clips of his voice, please?

[ohsherrie]

Here ya go. LIVE at a BAR.....no studio, no Pro Tools no second chances. Straight LIVE. Notice how much more power he has. Chalfant can't carry his mic stand.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TP5DaxuJ ... ed&search=

Sounds great! But I don't think he sings with the same power as Kevin. Either one would be great. But can Jeremey write and has he ever recorded in the studio? Kevin sounds like Journey but without sounding like "Perry Clone" and is a proven great song writer. I'd still pick Kevin. BUt Jeremey is a very good singer IMO.

Strange how we all hear things differently. To me Kevin sounds like he's trying to prove he could be Perry(which he can't), while Jeremey is singing the songs with the same feeling as Perry but not imitating.

There is a Frontiers website, sorry I don't have the link right now but it may be on one of J's posts. You may be able to find some original compositions and studio recordings there.

[Saint John]

Here ya go. LIVE at a BAR.....no studio, no Pro Tools no second chances. Straight LIVE. Notice how much more power he has. Chalfant can't carry his mic stand.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TP5DaxuJ ... ed&search=

Sounds great! But I don't think he sings with the same power as Kevin. Either one would be great. But can Jeremey write and has he ever recorded in the studio? Kevin sounds like Journey but without sounding like "Perry Clone" and is a proven great song writer. I'd still pick Kevin. BUt Jeremey is a very good singer IMO.

Fair enough...they ARE both very good.


A great version of Still They Ride where Jeremey chenges the song around quite a bit. I really like it though.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUq7QBIh ... ed&search=

[ohsherrie]

Here ya go. LIVE at a BAR.....no studio, no Pro Tools no second chances. Straight LIVE. Notice how much more power he has. Chalfant can't carry his mic stand.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TP5DaxuJ ... ed&search=

Sounds great! But I don't think he sings with the same power as Kevin. Either one would be great. But can Jeremey write and has he ever recorded in the studio? Kevin sounds like Journey but without sounding like "Perry Clone" and is a proven great song writer. I'd still pick Kevin. BUt Jeremey is a very good singer IMO.

Is Jeff's job up for grabs or something?
Has his time in the revolving door finished already?

I heard talk on here [when I joined] about someone called Hugo.
I never heard his voice, so, as we are castingthe lead in the Journey version of "Rock Star" on here today, anyone got any clips of his voice, please?

There are lots of clips around Susie. I don't have one handy, but I can tell you, he's a lot closer to Chalfant than to Perry. He hits the notes, but there's not much heart, soul or power behind them. At least not to my ears.

[AR]

Jeremey is the closest to Perry I have ever heard. Kevin sounds a lot like him too though and I love his work - especially The Storm CD's.

[ohsherrie]

Jeremey is the closest to Perry I have ever heard. Kevin sounds a lot like him too though and I love his work - especially The Storm CD's.

This may be more of a gal thing, but have you noticed how Jeremey's movements on stage are even the same kind of impulsive, knee jerk reaction to the feeling of the music type of thing as Perry's? I know you saw it at the Melee during Just the Same Way.

[The Fly]

Here ya go. LIVE at a BAR.....no studio, no Pro Tools no second chances. Straight LIVE. Notice how much more power he has. Chalfant can't carry his mic stand.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TP5DaxuJ ... ed&search=

Sounds great! But I don't think he sings with the same power as Kevin. Either one would be great. But can Jeremey write and has he ever recorded in the studio? Kevin sounds like Journey but without sounding like "Perry Clone" and is a proven great song writer. I'd still pick Kevin. BUt Jeremey is a very good singer IMO.

Is Jeff's job up for grabs or something?
Has his time in the revolving door finished already?

I heard talk on here [when I joined] about someone called Hugo.
I never heard his voice, so, as we are castingthe lead in the Journey version of "Rock Star" on here today, anyone got any clips of his voice, please?

There are lots of clips around Susie. I don't have one handy, but I can tell you, he's a lot closer to Chalfant than to Perry. He hits the notes, but there's not much heart, soul or power behind them. At least not to my ears.

You gonna tell us that "Heart and sould, or feeling" is a girl thing again?

[The Fly]

Jeremey is the closest to Perry I have ever heard. Kevin sounds a lot like him too though and I love his work - especially The Storm CD's.

This may be more of a gal thing, but have you noticed how Jeremey's movements on stage are even the same kind of impulsive, knee jerk reaction to the feeling of the music type of thing as Perry's? I know you saw it at the Melee during Just the Same Way.

Oh! There it is. ......

[The Fly]

Here ya go. LIVE at a BAR.....no studio, no Pro Tools no second chances. Straight LIVE. Notice how much more power he has. Chalfant can't carry his mic stand.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TP5DaxuJ ... ed&search=

Sounds great! But I don't think he sings with the same power as Kevin. Either one would be great. But can Jeremey write and has he ever recorded in the studio? Kevin sounds like Journey but without sounding like "Perry Clone" and is a proven great song writer. I'd still pick Kevin. BUt Jeremey is a very good singer IMO.

Fair enough...they ARE both very good.


A great version of Still They Ride where Jeremey chenges the song around quite a bit. I really like it though.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUq7QBIh ... ed&search=

I think Jeremey's great! My concern if he were to ever be in this band is can he add to the magic in the writing and studio department. This band needs a "Hit" and the one thing I do know is that Kevin is a proven songwriter.

[SusieP]

[quote="The Fly]


I think Jeremey's great! My concern if he were to ever be in this band is can he add to the magic in the writing and studio department. This band needs a "Hit" and the one thing I do know is that Kevin is a proven songwriter.[/quote]



If he were ever to be in this band??


Like I said earlier, is Jeff's job up for grabs or something?

Why is everyone suddenly comparing Jeremey to Kevin? And not mentioning Hugo in the comparisons like in past similar discussions.
I smell something here.

[ohsherrie]

Jeremey is the closest to Perry I have ever heard. Kevin sounds a lot like him too though and I love his work - especially The Storm CD's.

This may be more of a gal thing, but have you noticed how Jeremey's movements on stage are even the same kind of impulsive, knee jerk reaction to the feeling of the music type of thing as Perry's? I know you saw it at the Melee during Just the Same Way.

Oh! There it is. ......

It's not my fault if women are more in touch with the heart and soul than men. Live with it or get over it.

[Saint John]

Here ya go. LIVE at a BAR.....no studio, no Pro Tools no second chances. Straight LIVE. Notice how much more power he has. Chalfant can't carry his mic stand.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TP5DaxuJ ... ed&search=

Sounds great! But I don't think he sings with the same power as Kevin. Either one would be great. But can Jeremey write and has he ever recorded in the studio? Kevin sounds like Journey but without sounding like "Perry Clone" and is a proven great song writer. I'd still pick Kevin. BUt Jeremey is a very good singer IMO.

Fair enough...they ARE both very good.


A great version of Still They Ride where Jeremey chenges the song around quite a bit. I really like it though.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUq7QBIh ... ed&search=

I think Jeremey's great! My concern if he were to ever be in this band is can he add to the magic in the writing and studio department. This band needs a "Hit" and the one thing I do know is that Kevin is a proven songwriter.

A great, and valid, point.

[ohsherrie]

Like I said earlier, is Jeff's job up for grabs or something?

Not that I know of Susie. This is just more of the garden variety bored MR poster chatter.

I smell something here.

Probably only boredom.

[Rick]

Like I said earlier, is Jeff's job up for grabs or something?

Not that I know of Susie. This is just more of the garden variety bored MR poster chatter.

I smell something here.

Probably only boredom.

Exactly. I did not mean to infer anything of that nature in my post. Hell, I'm not in the know like that. I have no reason to think Jeff is going anywhere. When he gets done with this Talisman thing, if he isn't already, I think they are going to record an album. Now, THAT, I'm psyched about. Jeff will give that album and Journey some attitude that the band has needed for a long time.

[Deb]

Jeremey is the closest to Perry I have ever heard. Kevin sounds a lot like him too though and I love his work - especially The Storm CD's.

This may be more of a gal thing, but have you noticed how Jeremey's movements on stage are even the same kind of impulsive, knee jerk reaction to the feeling of the music type of thing as Perry's? I know you saw it at the Melee during Just the Same Way.

Oh! There it is. ......

It's not my fault if women are more in touch with the heart and soul than men. Live with it or get over it.

Amen Sistah!! That's one thing I like about Jeff's stage presence, he's not scared to just let loose and lose himself in the music behind his vocals.

[The Fly]

Jeremey is the closest to Perry I have ever heard. Kevin sounds a lot like him too though and I love his work - especially The Storm CD's.

This may be more of a gal thing, but have you noticed how Jeremey's movements on stage are even the same kind of impulsive, knee jerk reaction to the feeling of the music type of thing as Perry's? I know you saw it at the Melee during Just the Same Way.

Oh! There it is. ......

It's not my fault if women are more in touch with the heart and soul than men. Live with it or get over it.

Yes Ma'am.

[Aaron]

Suz,

I'm one of the folks that was suggesting Hugo for similar reasons to The Fly's take on Kevin (which I also agree with). He's a known quantity and has proven he can write brilliant music as well. Here's a clip of Hugo when he was doing Valentine. Its a bit harder than Journey but should give you an idea of what he can do.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfmeOdxNJbU

L8r,

Aaron

Here ya go. LIVE at a BAR.....no studio, no Pro Tools no second chances. Straight LIVE. Notice how much more power he has. Chalfant can't carry his mic stand.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TP5DaxuJ ... ed&search=

Sounds great! But I don't think he sings with the same power as Kevin. Either one would be great. But can Jeremey write and has he ever recorded in the studio? Kevin sounds like Journey but without sounding like "Perry Clone" and is a proven great song writer. I'd still pick Kevin. BUt Jeremey is a very good singer IMO.

Is Jeff's job up for grabs or something?
Has his time in the revolving door finished already?

I heard talk on here [when I joined] about someone called Hugo.
I never heard his voice, so, as we are castingthe lead in the Journey version of "Rock Star" on here today, anyone got any clips of his voice, please?

[Rick]

Suz,

I'm one of the folks that was suggesting Hugo for similar reasons to The Fly's take on Kevin (which I also agree with). He's a know quantity and can write brilliant music. Here's a clip of Hugo when he was doing Valentine. Its a bit harder than Journey but should give you an idea of what he can do.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfmeOdxNJbU

L8r,

Aaron

Damn. That's the first time I've heard Hugo sing that I really liked it. I say that because all I've ever seen him do is Journey, and he creeps me out doing Journey. Outside Journey, this guy sounds great.

[Aaron]

Suz,

Here's another from Hugo if anyone was questioning his ballad writing capability. It's from the Valentine record of course.

http://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?a ... 75734F09C2

L8r,

Aaron

Here ya go. LIVE at a BAR.....no studio, no Pro Tools no second chances. Straight LIVE. Notice how much more power he has. Chalfant can't carry his mic stand.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TP5DaxuJ ... ed&search=

Sounds great! But I don't think he sings with the same power as Kevin. Either one would be great. But can Jeremey write and has he ever recorded in the studio? Kevin sounds like Journey but without sounding like "Perry Clone" and is a proven great song writer. I'd still pick Kevin. BUt Jeremey is a very good singer IMO.

Is Jeff's job up for grabs or something?
Has his time in the revolving door finished already?

I heard talk on here [when I joined] about someone called Hugo.
I never heard his voice, so, as we are castingthe lead in the Journey version of "Rock Star" on here today, anyone got any clips of his voice, please?

[Aaron]

Dude,

I agree, I'm not into the him doing the Journey thing too much but I do think he's good at it. His own shit is just brilliant and doesn't get much recognition. You should hear is other stuff. I'm in a good mood and taking requests for uploads for the next hour while I'm working down a couple of Killian's if anyone is interested in more. If anyone has any particular type of song they'd like to get exposed to from Hugo just let me know.

L8r bro,

Aaron

Suz,

I'm one of the folks that was suggesting Hugo for similar reasons to The Fly's take on Kevin (which I also agree with). He's a know quantity and can write brilliant music. Here's a clip of Hugo when he was doing Valentine. Its a bit harder than Journey but should give you an idea of what he can do.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfmeOdxNJbU

L8r,

Aaron

Damn. That's the first time I've heard Hugo sing that I really liked it. I say that because all I've ever seen him do is Journey, and he creeps me out doing Journey. Outside Journey, this guy sounds great.

[Aaron]

SJ,

When did you hear Kevin do DSB? I'd be interested in hearing how Kevin's voice is today. I seen him with "The Storm" in 2002 during Journey's Under the Radar tour. The Storm was doing a free gig in the afternoon before the Journey show later in the evening at the Illinois State Fair. I can't remember if Kevin did DSB during that gig or not but he covered several Journey tunes including AWYWI and the Rolie duo tunes. He sounded FUCKIN AWESOME and blew Journey away on that day. I liked Augeri but Kevin laid the meat to Journey that evening. In 2002, he would have had no problem with the Journey catalog.

L8r,

Aaron

I heard Kevin sing DSB a few weeks back and he struggled mightily. Yes, he has a good voice, but he too would have blown his voice out. His voice is better than Deen's, but not by much. I've heard the CD and think it's a touch above mediocre, close to good. Kevin is a great performer and artist but the Journey catalog is clearly out of his league.

In your opinion. In mine there's no one better for the job.

I heard him struggle through DSB and that was ONE song. Ten years ago....maybe. Now? No way. Jeremey sings circles around Chalfant.

[Rick]

Dude,

I agree, I'm not into the him doing the Journey thing too much but I do think he's good at it. His own shit is just brilliant and doesn't get much recognition. You should hear is other stuff. I'm in a good mood and taking requests for uploads for the next hour while I'm working down a couple of Killian's if anyone is interested in more. If anyone has any particular type of song they'd like to get exposed to from Hugo just let me know.

L8r bro,

Aaron

My only problem with Hugo is that when he goes into his 'head voice', it's got no punch. Hell mine doesn't either, but I'm not a singer. He relies on that a lot in his singing. That second song you posted to yousendit, was a good example of that. A good song and good vocal, but no punch. I will say that I like him better since you've posted these samples than I did before. Thanks bro.

[Aaron]

Dude,

Thanks for posting that one. Jeremey is damn good for sure! I got goose bumps listening to that clip and that doesn't happen often. He too is one DAMN good singer. My only question is his writing capability as he's an unknown quantity in that area at the moment. Hugo and Kevin both have demonstrated they can write which would put them a notch above. However, with demonstrated writing capability from Jeremey, it would be interesting. He just may be the best pure singer of the three.

I need to noodle on this some more.

L8r,

Aaron

Here ya go. LIVE at a BAR.....no studio, no Pro Tools no second chances. Straight LIVE. Notice how much more power he has. Chalfant can't carry his mic stand.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TP5DaxuJ ... ed&search=

Sounds great! But I don't think he sings with the same power as Kevin. Either one would be great. But can Jeremey write and has he ever recorded in the studio? Kevin sounds like Journey but without sounding like "Perry Clone" and is a proven great song writer. I'd still pick Kevin. BUt Jeremey is a very good singer IMO.

Fair enough...they ARE both very good.


A great version of Still They Ride where Jeremey chenges the song around quite a bit. I really like it though.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUq7QBIh ... ed&search=

[Aaron]

Rick,

I agree with the head voice issue. I'm not sure any male, including God himself, can sing in that range without using some head voice. I have the same problem as well. I think the trick is going into falsetto without going into the head voice. There is a vocal coach named Melissa Cross that can teach it (I'm sure there are others). I can get it on occasion but not too often.

L8r,

Aaron

Dude,

I agree, I'm not into the him doing the Journey thing too much but I do think he's good at it. His own shit is just brilliant and doesn't get much recognition. You should hear is other stuff. I'm in a good mood and taking requests for uploads for the next hour while I'm working down a couple of Killian's if anyone is interested in more. If anyone has any particular type of song they'd like to get exposed to from Hugo just let me know.

L8r bro,

Aaron

My only problem with Hugo is that when he goes into his 'head voice', it's got no punch. Hell mine doesn't either, but I'm not a singer. He relies on that a lot in his singing. That second song you posted to yousendit, was a good example of that. A good song and good vocal, but no punch. I will say that I like him better since you've posted these samples than I did before. Thanks bro.

[Rick]

Rick,

I agree with the head voice issue. I'm not sure any male, including God himself, can sing in that range without using some head voice. I have the same problem as well. I think the trick is going into falsetto without going into the head voice. There is a vocal coach named Melissa Cross that can teach it (I'm sure there are others). I can get it on occasion but not too often.

L8r,

Aaron

Well by God dude, you need to post some of your works too! Would be great to hear.

[Red13JoePa]

Jeremey is the closest to Perry I have ever heard. Kevin sounds a lot like him too though and I love his work - especially The Storm CD's.

This may be more of a gal thing, but have you noticed how Jeremey's movements on stage are even the same kind of impulsive, knee jerk reaction to the feeling of the music type of thing as Perry's? I know you saw it at the Melee during Just the Same Way.

Oh! There it is. ......

I know, The Fly.

And don't look at me, either. Backtalk gets burnt at the stake for ridiculous things like that, here, too.

[Perrylover]

Jeremey sings circles around Chalfant.

OMG yes!! Jeremey puts so much more of his OWN heart and soul into the songs. He doesn't just hit the notes he makes them grab you.

Great singer but... Too many runs.... IMHO. Tries too hard to sound like Perry.

Yes, Jeremey is a great singer, but what a lot of people seem to have trouble understanding is he's NOT TRYING to sound like Steve Perry. I have heard Jeremey sing many things other than Journey/Perry stuff and what you are hearing is Jeremey's natural voice. The first time I heard him sing something else, I thought he sounded like Steve Perry singing whatever it was he was singing at the time. It doesn't matter what he sings, those qualities and the depth comes through. He's just Jeremey singing like Jeremey!

Deb

[Soto All The Way]

I heard Kevin sing DSB a few weeks back and he struggled mightily. Yes, he has a good voice, but he too would have blown his voice out. His voice is better than Deen's, but not by much. I've heard the CD and think it's a touch above mediocre, close to good. Kevin is a great performer and artist but the Journey catalog is clearly out of his league.

I definately say it's a close call between him and Dean....I think it's just a bit diferent and fresh since it's new......

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